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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CHALLENGE TEAM
The Academic Excellence Challenge Team is a group of students from NCCC who
compete against other students from Kansas community colleges in a scholar bowl
format. Questions are written by instructors from community colleges in the
various subjects that make up the general education requirements. The students
spend the year practicing in mock competitions and in scrimmage competitions
with other community colleges. The official competitions take place in the
spring and consist of preliminary, regional, sub-state, and state final
competition. Each year NCCC recruits a team of eight members to participate in
the program. To be eligible to compete, students must be enrolled in at least
six credit hours. A team member must have earned at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA,
have completed no more than 72 semester hours, and may not have a college
degree. A team member may participate for a maximum of two years.
ART CLUB
The Art Club is a campus organization that provides educational activities in
the visual arts for club members and the College community. Club activities
promote the practical and cultural value of art, the development of personal
creativity and art career awareness. The Art Club is open to all students who
have an interest in art.
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BLACK STUDENT UNION
The purpose of Black Student Union is to promote a general understanding of all
black cultures and their heritage. The organization also assists and supports
black students and serves as a representative of all minority students of NCCC
on all issues of public interests and/or concerns. Membership is open to all
wishing to be a part of the clubs goals and prospected purposes.
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BUSINESS CLUB
The Business Club is a campus organization open to all students majoring in the
areas of business. Its objective is to provide social, career, and educational
activities as they relate to the business world.
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FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
The mission of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is to present to athletes
and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of
receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships
and in the fellowships and in the fellowship of the Church.
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PANTHER HISTORIAN CLUB
The Panther Historian Club is a campus organization open to all students. Its
objective is to provide social, career, and educational activities as they
relate to the field of History and Social Sciences.
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HONORS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The NCCC Honors Leadership Academy offers a unique and challenging learning
experience to students with the desire to excel. Members of the academy enroll
in two honors core courses, HUM 250 Honors Leadership Studies and HUM 260 Honors
Humanities Seminar, and special sections of select general education courses
that provide stimulating learning experiences. Members are encouraged to
realize their full potential and responsibility for leadership by studying
leadership skills using current research and classic examples. They share these
experiences as a member of an exciting, challenging, and committed learning
community.
To graduate from
NCCC as an Honors Scholar the student will:
1.
Complete 21 or more hours of honors
courses
2.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.5
3.
Fulfill all other requirements of the
Honors Leadership Academy.
For more information
refer to the college web site or the honors program coordinator.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CLUB
It is the mission of the International Student Club to promote understanding and
good will among students of different nations and cultures, to share ideas and
diverse perspectives in solutions to identified problems.
To immerse themselves in the community, international club members participate in a variety of community services Chanute Public Library annual book sale, Chanute Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism annual pancake breakfast, various radio programs and community organizations where information about specific cultures are shared.
Membership is open
to all students.
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KANS NURSING STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Nursing students are encouraged to become active members in KANS (Kansas
Association of Nursing Students). Membership in this organization gives the
student an opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills and network with
students from other schools of nursing and nurses at state and national levels.
It also prepares the student to be active in a professional organization after
graduation. KANS is open to all pre-nursing students in addition to those
enrolled in the nursing program. Activities are related to school, social, and
community projects.
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MUSIC CLUB
The NCCC Music Club is open to all NCCC students. The purpose of the club is to
foster an appreciation for all types of music within the College community.
Club members can enjoy live performances, field trips, and discussions about
issues concerning music and the arts. Regular meetings are held at noon in the
music room on the last Thursday of each month.
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PHI THETA KAPPA (PTK)
The purpose of the Omega Iota Chapter (Chanute) and Beta Nu Iota Chapter
(Ottawa) of PTK at NCCC is the promotion of scholarship, the development of
leadership and service, and the cultivation of fellowship among qualified
students of this college.
Each year PTK, in cooperation with USA Today, encourages each community college chapter to nominate two students for Academic All-American. These two students compete nationally for honors and are automatically named to the Kansas Academic All-American Team that is recognized each year at an awards ceremony.
Membership in PTK
shall consist of members, provisional members, alumni members, and honorary
members. See the Student Handbook for membership rules.
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SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS CLUB
This organization is for students who have an interest and/or curiosity in the
various fields of biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. All students
are eligible for membership and are encouraged to join and become involved in
the club. The club offers opportunities for participation in professional
activities featuring guest speakers, technical demonstrations, journal article
reviews, science fair participation, and field trips. Several social activities
and fundraisers are planned each year. This organization is interested in
promoting the College and personal growth through science and math activities.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
COUNCIL (S.A.C.) Ottawa Campus
The Student Activities Council plans and implements fun activities that increase
communication among students and promote positive student/instructor
interactions on the Ottawa campus. Interested students volunteer their
commitment to the group at the start of each academic year.
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STUDENT AMBASSADORS
NCCC Student Ambassadors are students selected by the student services staff to
represent the College at various College and community functions. Student
Ambassadors also participate in various community service projects, such as
reading to students at local elementary schools.
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STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS
Ottawa Campus
Students Helping Students is a peer tutoring program that serves the Ottawa
campus on an as-needed basis. Full-time instructors recommend exemplary
students at the end of each semester. Following a tutor training, the tutors
are available for academic assistance when tutor requests arise.
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STUDENT SENATE Chanute Campus
The Student Senate is the governing agency of the student body. Its goal is to
promote student interests in all phases of campus life. The executive council
of this body consists of president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer
elected by the student body in a general election.
The senators consist of two sophomores and two freshmen. One representative from each of the active clubs of the College are also voting members. The Student Senate has the responsibility of coordinating the social functions of the College and cultivating a desirable College spirit through extracurricular activities. Each of the clubs on campus is chartered by the Student Senate.
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